Chief Hayden Returns From Pacific
Chief Hayden, former Seabee ward engineer of the Troy Water Bureau, returns after two and a half years overseas. He supervised building water plants in the Southern Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago, notes Seabee success in timely water delivery to Marines, and plans to teach water supply techniques at Camp Parks. Hayden recalls visiting Norfolk Island with Fletcher Christian’s descendant and jokes about jungle notes accusing his water of smelling bad.
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Thursday Christian
Fletcher Christian
Bounty
South Reas
Jozep
Heyden
Nave Civil Engineering Corps
Seabees
Troy
Hayden
Troy ‘Water Bureau
Solomon Islands
Christien
South Sea Islands
Norfolk Istana
Norfolk
Brisbane
Alustralia
James Cook
Christian
Lwan
Australia
Camp Parks
Cal
Seabee
Antoinette Simpson
Parks
Joseph F. Hayden
Troy W. Bureau
William F. Luby
Ater
Navy
Pacific Island
H.ms. Bounty
War talk, water delivery and old friend at war front
A tractor driver plans to deliver water at night in the jungle and encounters an old friend, Tom Dickey, assistant engineer in the public works department in Massachusetts. Hayden declares the war is winnable and urges confidence that the home front will deliver.
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Tom Dickey
Public Works Department
Reid. Mass
Edward J. Ki Cates
Hayden
Veteran Clergyman Dies After Hurrying to Sister Bedside
Rev John H Thompson 83 pastor of Good Will Church Montgomery died suddenly Saturday morning after rushing to his sister Miss Jeanette Thompson who was critically ill at Bemis Heights He served Montgomery church for 33 years and is survived by his sister three nephews and several nieces Funeral services will be held at the church with remains removed to Bunn Funeral Home Mechanic s.
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John H. Thompson
Good Will Church
Montgomery
Bemis Heights
Jeanette Thompson
Montggomery
Bemis Heishus
Bunn Funeral
Mechanics
House Group Urges Better Management in Government Agencies
The House Civil Service Committee urged passage of legislation to promote better management practices in federal agencies. It said adopting modern office methods and equipment could save millions yearly. The report noted a lack of an operating head in the executive branch, with only the President having such power but insufficient time for these questions.
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House Group
Washington
House Civil Service Committee
House
School 1 Class Has Yule Play at Christmas Exercises
The 882 class of School 1 presented a play and pageant at the Christmas exercises on Saturday. Miss Helen C. Hackett directed carols. The program included Santa's Home on Christmas Eve, a Christmas pageant, and a fourth grade song verse choir. The event was directed by Margaret M. Barrett. Also reported a body found near Fairport: Kazio Wadeikis, 60, missing since May 25, located in a car recovered from the Barge Canal.
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Theresa Mucatella
Marie Dandatin
Shirle Mason
Clara
Vernon DeLong
James Flueweling
Marion Luby
Wiliam Wohileb
Willian
Wohileber
Joseph Frank Picecarilla
Afary
Clara Church
Evelyn Powers
Kathleen Coughin
Joan Fey
Blanche Higgins
Theresa Muscatello
Marie Dan Gelin
Shirley Mason
Jean Falco
Merion Luby Nise
James Fluewelling
Louis Savery
George Bazaikis
Caroers
Edward Sweeney
Arvon Owens
David Morrison
William Rooney
William Roberts
John Chamberlin
Ted Cantanucci
Dan McCann
Betty Jame
Red Cross
Haymond Luce
James Pisley
Gerald Martin
Donald White
Richard Muryley
Thomas Russell
Lois Ginsburg
Artene Morris
Ann Brenenstuht
Patricia Cantwell
Margaret M. Barrett
Fairport
Kazio Wadeikis
Perinton
Three Troy Properties See Assessed Values Cut
Stipulations by three property owners in Troy led to agreed reductions in assessed valuations by the Municipal Commission of Assessment and Taxation. In 1944 Moosick Street Jacob Jacobs property drops from 55000 to 4500, 16 Pawling Avenue James E Mac Chesney falls from 8009 to 7000, and 1813 Fifth Avenue Clyde W Heer decreases from 121000 to 11500.
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Troy
Municipal
Commission of Assessment
Lvaxation
Murphy Aldrich
Guy & Bradertete
Propery
Moosick Street
Jacob ©. Jacobs
Traction Line Fares To Be Cut By State Action
Edward McDonald reports that the Troy area United Traction Co faces a 23 percent fare cut as the State Public Service Commission prepares to announce a decision. The commission has pressed for voluntary reductions, with the hope that a temporary tariff decrease will become permanent and avoid revenue losses after the war.
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Edward McDonald
Patpoos
United Traction Co
Cox
Troy Area
United Tractions
Hines
Temporary reduction order debated by courts and experts
The article notes a stay and a prospective reduction order based on advice from legal and oil department experts. Observers cite Bergent boous for pains of the lines as most probable. The piece reflects on home baking trends and industry questions amid rising store bakery volumes.
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Bergent
Masons Schedule Elections at Lamsingburg Lodge
Mason bodies plan elections and officer installations this week at Lodge 312 in Lamsingburg. Members are urged to attend upcoming meetings and confirm attendance for the semnate and related ceremonies as scheduled.
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Comeuer
Anc
Lamsingburg
Cual Meey
Pope to Celebrate Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's
The Vatican announced that Pope Pius XX will celebrate midnight mass on Christmas Eve in St Peter's, marking the first such papal service there in a papal history. Rome will also see the first street lighting since the war began, signaling a cautious return to normalcy amid wartime constraints.
Card Party Scheduled By Elley Alumnae
Troy Chapter Mildred Elley School Alumnae plans a card party for February 13 at the Troy YWCA. The group also held a Christmas party at Hoffman’s Restaurant in Menands. Executive committee includes Anita Trombiey Kathleen Rate Mary Marino Helen Welch Boris Rate Mabel Murphy June Conklin Ruth Marcoux Lucillé Reed Dorothy Prediger. Noted committee members selected Doris Bate Anna Marino Marge Alston. Next meeting January 38 at Troy YWCA at 9 am.
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Troy
Mildred -Elley School
Hoffman’ ‘S
Menands
Anita Trombiey
Kathleen Rate
Mary Marino
Helen Welch
Boris Rate
Mabel Murphy
June Conklin
Ruth Marcoux
Lucillé Reed
Dorothy Prediger
Doris Bate
Anna Marino
Marge Alston
Troy Y. Wic.a
At & Pam
Mrs Gleep Learns Home Wiring Basics in Free Booklet
This brief urges readers to obtain a free booklet that explains checking wiring adequacy for current and future appliances. It covers avoiding overloaded circuits, safe outlet placement for ironing and coffee brewing away from busy kitchen plugs, and why heavy fuses should be avoided.
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Gleep
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Chief Hayden
Pacific
Messier
Via
Unes
Segole Te
Semcepts
New York
Zeles
Masons
Pope
Weize Bo Pam
Sars
Solcien
PIO
NEER
Cellent Investment
Pioneer
Building Loan and Savings Association
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Mutual Savings and Loam Association
Vonetie Matetdess
Lady Florence
Charm Beauty Salon
Third Street
Charrey
Elley Alumnae
Mrs. Gleep
NEW York Power & Light
Niagara
Hudson
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